{"id":5186,"date":"2020-01-12T16:35:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-12T16:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highlandoakdental.com\/blog\/?p=5186"},"modified":"2025-04-04T15:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T15:08:09","slug":"dont-ignore-receding-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highlandoakdental.com\/blog\/dont-ignore-receding-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Ignore Receding Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that your dental and oral health are connected? The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research states that the mouth is the mirror of health and disease. Your mouth acts as an early warning system of poor health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our mouths contain a lot of bacteria – the harmless bacteria and bacteria that can cause cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and oral infections. If you practice daily oral hygiene like brushing and flossing, you’ll keep these bacteria in control. It can prevent serious dental issues such as having receding gums.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highland Oak Dental<\/a> is the top Dental Office in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are Receding Gums<\/h2>\n

Receding gums, also known as gingival recession, is a condition where the gums are pulled away from the tooth, leaving the roots exposed. This condition creates small spaces where plaque can collect. A healthy mouth will have gums that are pink all around the teeth. If the recession develops, it will look inflamed. It will also look lower compared to other teeth. As the gum tissues wear off, more sections of the tooth will be exposed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gum recession doesn’t happen in an instant; it happens at a slow pace. Therefore, you must take good care of your oral health every day.<\/span>
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Symptoms<\/h3>\n

In addition to noticeable decreasing gum tissue around the teeth, these symptoms may be present as well:<\/span><\/p>\n